I only wished I had recognized it seven years sooner.

Chapter 30 — The Fifth Day

On the fifth day, Beckwith called: Kiran wanted to negotiate, because his company was about to close a major contract and a lawsuit would ruin him.

He came to the law office exhausted and furious.

“I can pay back fifty thousand now, and the rest in small installments over ten years.” “No,” I said.

“You had seven years to take it.